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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX2000 was brought out 5 months before the A77 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A77 II

 NX2000 A77 II 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX2000

 A77 II NX2000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k1152kSharper display (+77k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A77 II

 NX2000 A77 II 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX2000 vs the A77 II.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A77 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sony A77 II
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony A77 II Sports photography information
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sony A77 II Travel photography information
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery life (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
35
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX2000Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-30 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 908 1013
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 480 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $1,198